Song of Songs 2:3

Song of Songs 2:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3Like an apple2:3 Or possibly apricot; here and elsewhere in Song of Songs tree among the trees of the forest

is my beloved among the young men.

I delight to sit in his shade,

and his fruit is sweet to my taste.

3¶“Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest,

So is my beloved among the 2:3 Lit sonsyoung men.

In his shade I took great delight and sat down,

And his fruit was sweet to my 2:3 Lit palatetaste.

3“BRIDELike an apple tree among the trees of the forest,

So is my beloved among the young men.

In his shade I took great delight and sat down,

And his fruit was sweet to my taste.

3¶“Like an apple tree [rare and welcome] among the trees of the forest,

So is my beloved among the young men!

In his shade I took great delight and sat down,

And his fruit was sweet and delicious to my palate.

3 Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest

is my beloved among the young men.

I delight to sit in his shade,

and his fruit is sweet to my taste.

3“My love, among the young men

you are like an apple tree among the trees of the forest.

I’m happy to sit in your shade.

Your fruit tastes so sweet to me.